Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
No Shoes Nation Band to perform at The Elm
A Kenny Chesney Tribute: No Shoes Nation concert is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at The Elm, 21 College Ave. in Waterville. The band brings to life Kenny Chesney’s incredible catalog of Billboard Charting hit songs from his top selling albums. The No Shoes Nation Band recreates the thrill and excitement of a […]
Friend deflects unwanted questions by lying
DEAR ABBY: I went to lunch with “Anita,” who proceeded to question me about how I know my friend “Gail.” It seems like an innocent question, but Gail and I met in Alcoholics Anonymous. I didn’t tell Anita we met in AA because it would’ve destroyed Gail’s anonymity, so I said we met through mutual […]
Not uncommon for titer not to drop to undetectable
DEAR DR. ROACH: In October 2018 I was treated for syphilis, and had a VDRL titer of 1:128. A few months later, the titer was 1:8, but has stayed at 1:8 since then. Why hasn’t it gone down? — Y.Y. ANSWER: VDRL and RPR are antibody tests for syphilis. They are nonspecific and can have […]
Cancer: A change may be frightening, but it will lead to personal growth
Eugenia Last Horoscope for June 1, 2021
Looking Back on June 1
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn and Lewiston paid their respects to the living and the dead, both the heroes of the last war and those of a half century ago on Monday. A parade formed in Auburn at 10 am and after traversing the line of march disbanded in Court Square where exercises were held […]
Plein air workshop to begin Aug. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor a plein air workshop Aug. 24-27 with watercolor artist Michael Vermette. The workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period, open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing the sites on The Artists Trail. The Artists Trail is a joint project […]
Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store holding plant to mark anniversary
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Heywood Club of Norway’s Annual 7 Mile Yard Sale will be held Saturday, July 17, not on the 18th as was previously printed. I’m sorry for any confusion. It will still be a great time, just a day earlier. We’ll see you there! — Barbara, Norway ANSWER: This event was published […]
Mother feels betrayed when son wants to live with ex
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have two sons together who are 14 and 16. I have always kept things amicable for the kids’ sake, but it came at a high price. I took a lot less in the divorce than I was legally entitled to because he threatened that we “would not have a […]
Ulcers are less prevalent
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was growing up, people would discuss their ulcers and complain of pain related to an ulcer. You never hear that word anymore. Why is that? — Anon. ANSWER: Ulcers indeed have become less prevalent in the U.S. and Canada over the past few decades. But I think much of the […]